Town Pop. 5,820

Living in Hullbridge: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hullbridge is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 48/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Of the 4 places sharing the SS5 postcode district, Hullbridge scores lowest.

The SS5 district averages 57/100, putting Hullbridge 5 points below its own postcode area. That puts Hullbridge in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see SS5 postcode district.

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Hullbridge scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
95.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 256 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 69 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Public order 45 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Vehicle crime 39 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 35 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
other 111 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Westfield Close 54 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 48 crimes
  3. 3 Gowlett Mews 41 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 8.9 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
70
Green Space 15
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
31
1 school in area · 18 within 4km
1Good
  • Riverside Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
48
A&E departmentsSouthend University Hospital4.7 mi
Basildon University Hospital7.8 mi
Broomfield Hospital11.8 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,126 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
75
Full fibre (FTTP)80.3%
available across Rochford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 133 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2.6%Retired32.5%Student2.8%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.6%Skilled & technical39.6%Routine & elementary23.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.8%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership87%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
Council tax Rochford · 2026-27
A £1,575
B £1,838
C £2,100
D £2,363
E £2,888
F £3,413
G £3,938
H £4,726
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
36
South Woodham Ferrers 2 mi
Battlesbridge 2.1 mi
Hockley 2.3 mi
J29 M25 14.5 mi
J29 M25 14.6 mi
J29 M25 14.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £375,000 33
Detached £412,500 12
Semi-detached £360,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£347k £429k £512k £593k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

South Woodham Ferrers 56 1.6 mi away ⇄
Rawreth 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Battlesbridge 35 2.0 mi away ⇄
Rayleigh 60 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hockley and Hawkwell 59 2.3 mi away ⇄
North Fambridge 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ashingdon 61 3.4 mi away ⇄
Woodham Ferrers 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Rettendon 32 3.6 mi away ⇄
Runwell 56 3.8 mi away ⇄
Coalhill 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wickford 58 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hullbridge a nice place to live?

Hullbridge is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hullbridge is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hullbridge?

Hullbridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 555 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hullbridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Hullbridge is Riverside Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hullbridge in total.

What are house prices like in Hullbridge?

The current median house price in Hullbridge is £375,000, around 32% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £412,500, semi-detached £360,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 17%. There were 33 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hullbridge in context

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Postcode districts in Hullbridge

SS5 57 ⇄

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